Warwick Hull-Moody, director of That’s the Finish, a painting and decorating business in North Turramurra, welcomed the reforms.

“The licensing system for painters and decorators is important because it sets a respected industry standard,” said Mr Hull-Moody.

“Australia has an amazing trade sector, featuring the most highly-skilled and qualified trades-persons. It is great news that the Government has taken steps to cut costs significantly for hard-working tradies without removing or compromising the protections on which consumers understandably rely“.

In May 2018, the Government consulted widely with industry and stakeholders, seeking ideas to remove unnecessary red tape and make it easier to start and stay in business in NSW.

The outcome of this consultation will culminate in the Better Business Reforms – the biggest shakeup of NSW consumer law in more than three decades.

“This is about getting back to basics, and putting money back in the hands of local businesses. When business is made easier, both traders and consumers are better off,” said Mr Henskens.

Minister for Better Regulation, Matt Kean MP, will introduce the Better Business Reforms, which also includes reforms to increase transparency for consumers, into Parliament later this month.